Speak the truth to one another. In the courts, give real justice, the kind that brings peace. Do not plan ways of harming one another. Do not give false testimony under oath. Zechariah 8:16–17 Questions for Life Groups Read Zechariah 8:16-17. What does it mean to you...
The companion book for our next series, “Jesus was woke,” was written by Marilynne Robinson. She won a Pulitzer Prize for her bestselling novel, Gilead, which also became a selection for Oprah’s Book Club. Robinson has honorary degrees from Brown University, the...
A movement is underway to change both the meaning and original intent of the word “woke.” The word first appeared in African American communities in the 1940s. And through the 1960s, to “stay woke” meant to be aware of racial injustice and the need to be alert to...
On October 1, the start of a new fiscal year, the U.S. government was forced to cease all non-essential operations after Congress was unable to agree on funding. Both sides of the political aisle blame the other for the shutdown. But this is a gross oversimplification...
They bandage the wounds of my people as if they were not very deep… Are they ashamed of their hateful actions? They feel no shame at all. They do not even know how to blush. Jeremiah 6:13-15 Questions for Life Groups Read Jeremiah 6:13-15 and John 8:31. What does it...
In this week’s chapters from our companion book, BJ, the manager of HomeMarket, has a breakthrough in her wrestling career. We learn about BJ’s ambition to transcend her daily life, and how the world often responds to such efforts when her performance falls flat and...
The people stood there watching. Luke 23:32-42 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 23:32-42. Where are you in this story? What does forgiveness mean to you? Read the article in this week’s Circuit Rider titled Freedom. What does freedom mean to you? How do forgiveness...
A record number of viewers tuned in to the Jimmy Kimmel show this past week for the comedian’s return after being cancelled as a result of unlawful pressure on the network from our current administration. Our freedom to voice opposition to government policy remains...
Do not try to stop him because whoever is not against you is for you. Luke 9:49-50 Questions for Life Groups Read Luke 9:49-50. What does Jesus' statement mean for you? Read the article in this week’s Circuit Rider titled Confidence. Do you feel confident in speaking...
Free speech is a fundamental element of democracy and is protected by the First Amendment. Maybe “protected” is too strong, considering recent events. In our second episode of the Hurricane series, we examine the link between confidence, belonging, and free speech....